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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
‘Careless’ driver ordered to pay victims $10k and serve probation
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to pay over $10,000 in compensation to two motorcycle victims after being convicted of careless driving causing injury and refusing a breathalyser test.
TePOM expands services to address growing demand
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands men’s counselling centre Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (TePOM) is looking at another year of growth and aims to support more men and women through counselling and support services.
Road sealing and drainage works top Infrastructure’s 2025 agenda
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will prioritise road sealing and drainage works this year.
Bank to reissue debit cards following attempted fraudulent transactions
Monday 20 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) will be reissuing new Visa debit cards to its customers following a recent attempt of fraudulent transactions.
Court briefs
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of cases were heard before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on Thursday this week.
‘No longer dead Ministry’: Agriculture head Anguna-Kamana plots third term growth
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Agriculture, Features, Local, National, Weekend
In 2018, on her first day as Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, Temarama Anguna-Kamana was told that this was a ‘dead ministry’. Now in her third term at the helm, Anguna-Kamana still sees potential in the agriculture sector and envisions leaving the industry in a much better position than she inherited.
Police struggle to attract recruits
Friday 17 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police recruitment for new intakes launched over a month ago has received a disappointing response, with the starting salary at the minimum wage rate considered a major challenge.
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
Thursday 16 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
Mental health training for frontline workers
Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands mental health organisation, Te Kainga o Pa Taunga, is planning to hold various workshops and training sessions this year. Dates for these events are yet to be confirmed.
Anguna-Kamana reappointed as Agriculture head for third term
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Agriculture, National
Temarama Anguna-Kamana will continue as the Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture for another term of three years.
Risk of new human hetapneumovirus low, says TMO
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health says the risk of the new Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), to the Cook Islands is low.
CI Athletics Development visits Aitutaki
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Athletic Development group led by Rugby League international stars will head to Aitutaki today in memory of the late NRL player Troy “TJ” Dargan.
Police seize cannabis plants from Atiu, warns cultivators
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The recent arrest of a man allegedly found with 40 plants of cannabis is a warning from police who are now keeping a close eye for cultivators in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Rugby league, Sports
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Protecting Aitutaki’s ‘beating heart’ using traditional conservation method
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
Aitutaki residents gathered at their prized lagoon this week to continue the custom of protecting their marine environment through the re-establishment of the traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban within the lagoon.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
Friday 10 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
Overseas contestants to compete for Miss Cook Islands title, announces MCIPA
Friday 10 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
The two pageant organisations in the Cook Islands are planning to host separate pageant events this year.
Aitutaki’s Maoate to fly Cook Islands flag at Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate of Aitutaki will represent the Cook Islands at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025 in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, marking the country’s return to the regional pageant after a hiatus since 2019.
Infrastructure Cook Islands clears Takuvaine Stream to reduce flood risk
Thursday 9 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has been busy clearing debris and realigning the flow of water from the Takuvaine stream, aiming to restore the stream’s natural capacity.
